Open Trial of Family-Based Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa

Pilot Study of Manualized Family Therapy for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa

This trial seeks to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of delivering a newly manualized family-based treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa

This open trial seeks to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of delivering a newly manualized family-based treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa at a site beyond the treatment's origin. Adolescents ages 12-17 with anorexia nervosa or subthreshold anorexia nervosa were treated with up to one year of this approach.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 12-17
• Diagnosis of full or subthreshold anorexia nervosa
• At least one parent or guardian willing to participate in treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorder, Substance Dependence
• Mental Retardation
• Acute suicidal risk
• Acute or unstable, poorly controlled chronic medical illness
• Weight below 75% ideal body weight